2023 Minnesota State Fair opening day photo gallery

24 August 2023

We headed to the 2023 Minnesota State Fair to capture images from opening day.

Here’s more of our coverage:

In our day-by-day guide to the 2023 Minnesota State Fair, we highlight each day’s special discounts and themes, plus a selection of free events and concerts worth checking out.

More officers will be at work during the Minnesota State Fair this year, officials have beefed up the fence line around the Fairgrounds, and additional security cameras are in place. A week before the Fair, Chief Ron Knafla said, “I think things are looking good. We’re ready.”

This year’s Minnesota State Fair Grandstand offers the most star-studded lineup in recent memory.

Here are the Fair’s new foods for 2023 — including a map to help you find them.

Cheers! Here’s your official list of 65 new beverages at the Fair.

Need to explain the Fair to someone not familiar with our Great Get-Together? Here’s a new children’s book that illustrates the fun.

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